Bravo District, Criminal Investigations Division

Investigators Want Public Help to Identify Remains Found On Beach

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A view of a plate surgically placed on the man’s spine in the late 1980’s or early 1990’s which Investigators hope will be the key to identify the man found in the Dunes.
Crime Scene Investigators from the Corpus Christi Police Department Ferensics Laboratory
Crime Scene Investigators from the Corpus Christi Police Department forensics Laboratory
Ric Ortiz, an investigator with the Nueces County Medical Examiner's Office, sifts through the scene where the reamains of a man were discovered on Padre Island.
Ric Ortiz, an investigator with the Nueces County Medical Examiner’s Office, sifts through the scene where the remains of a man were discovered on Padre Island.

Date: 04/22/2015 7:35 PM
Location: Beach Access Road 4
Offense: Death Investigation
Case Number: 1504220132

The Corpus Christi Police Department and the Nueces County Medical Examiner’s Office would like help from the public to identify the remains of a man discovered on the beach on April 22, 2015.

The Corpus Christi Police Detectives have released an image of the portion of the spine found with a plate that was surgically placed. Detectives have learned that the bones discovered April 22 are the remains of a man between the ages of 55 to 70 at the time of death, but have not been able to identify the man. Detectives hope that by releasing the image of the plate, someone may be able to provide information about a missing person who had such a surgery in the late 1980’s or early 1990’s. Detectives believe the remains may have been in the dunes for as much as the past 25 years. The Nueces County Medical Examiner’s Office has not determined a cause of death as of June 25, 2015. Anyone who may know a person who had this type of surgery should call Detectives at 886-2840 to help identify the remains.

A 28-year-old man called Corpus Christi Police on April 22, 2015 after he found some human bones in the dunes  Beach Access Road 4 on Padre Island. The 28-year-old man directed Officers to the bones. The Nueces County Medical Examiner was called and he confirmed that the bones were human and that they had been there for a while.

Officers continue to work with the Medical Examiner to investigate if any crime has been committed. Detectives understand that some members of the public may want to provide information and stay anonymous which can be accomplished if they call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477).

Criminal Intelligence Unit, Criminal Investigations Division

Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers Offers Reward to Catch a Bank Robber

Crime Stoppers Wants help to identify this woman described as a White, female, heavy build, wearing a black “Tap Out” style t-shirt, blue jeans, and a black baseball type cap.
Crime Stoppers Wants help to identify this woman described as a White, female, heavy build, wearing a black “Tap Out” style t-shirt, blue jeans, and a black baseball type cap.
Crime Stoppers Wants help to identify this woman described as a White, female, heavy build, wearing a black “Tap Out” style t-shirt, blue jeans, and a black baseball type cap.
Crime Stoppers Wants help to identify this woman described as a White, female, heavy build, wearing a black “Tap Out” style t-shirt, blue jeans, and a black baseball type cap.
Crime Stoppers Wants help to identify this woman described as a White, female, heavy build, wearing a black “Tap Out” style t-shirt, blue jeans, and a black baseball type cap.
Crime Stoppers Wants help to identify this woman described as a White, female, heavy build, wearing a black “Tap Out” style t-shirt, blue jeans, and a black baseball type cap.

The Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers are working with the San Antonio Crime Stoppers who would like help from the public to identify a woman who robbed the River City Federal Credit Union located at 610 Agusta, in San Antonio on June 17, 2015.

Wednesday, June 17th, 2015 at 12:40 pm, the unidentified woman entered the River City Federal Credit Union located at 610 Agusta, walked up to the teller station, brandished a knife, and gave  a note which demanded money. The Suspect took the money and calmly walked out the front double door and fled east from the Credit Union. The woman is described as a White, female, heavy build, wearing a black “Tap Out” style t-shirt, blue jeans, and a black baseball type cap. San Antonio Detectives believe the woman responsible for this robbery may be from the Corpus Christi area.

If you can identify this person, or have any additional information about this robbery, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information which leads to an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

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Charlie District, Traffic Safety Division

16 Year Old Driver Crashes Into Car Dealership

Date: 06/25/2015       7:40 AM
Location: 2100 South Padre Island Drive
Offense: Crash Involving Significant Property Damage
Case Number: C1502741
A 16 year old driver caused over $100,000 in damages to new trucks and property at a local car dealership after he crashed this morning.

The driver was traveling south in his 2003 Chevrolet truck on the Crosstown Access Road when he attempted to pass a friend of his in another truck.  The driver lost control and spun into the Allen Samuels car dealership located at 2118 South Padre Island Drive.

His truck struck a fence, a light pole, two American flag poles and five brand new 2015 Chevrolet trucks that were on the dealership lot.  A manager with Allen Samuels Chevrolet estimated that each truck was valued at $60,000.

The driver was treated by CCFD EMS at the scene for only minor injuries.

At this time, Officers with the Traffic Division continue to investigate this crash and will determine if any charges will be filed against the driver.

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Suspect Steals From Three Separate Stores

DATE: June 20-22, 2015
LOCATION: Corpus Christi Home Depot Stores
OFFENSE: Thefts
P.C. 31.03   Class A Misdemeanor
CASE NUMBER: 1506200084, 1506220121, 1506220122
Corpus Christi Police Detectives have released camera surveillance images of a suspect that they believe stole several power tools from three different Home Depot Stores in Corpus Christi.

The first theft occurred on June 19 at about 12:45 PM at the Home Depot located at 5041 South Padre Island Drive.  Employees told Corpus Christi Police that a man walked into the store and removed a Makita Drill and bit set valued at $279.  The man walked out of the store without paying for the merchandise.

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Suspect at Home Depot located on S.P.I.D.

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Suspect at Home Depot located on S.P.I.D.

The second theft occurred on June 20 at about 2:55 PM at the Home Depot located at 4038 South Port Avenue.  Employees told Corpus Christi Police that a man walked into the store and removed a Milwaukee brand hammer and impact combination kit valued at $798.  The man walked out of the store without paying for the merchandise.

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Suspect at Home Depot located on South Port Avenue

The third theft occurred on June 22 at 3 PM at the Home Depot located at 13202 Leopard Street. Employees told Corpus Christi Police that a man walked into the store and removed a Milwaukee drill kit valued at $399.  The man walked out of the store without paying for the merchandise.

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Suspect at Home Depot located on Leopard Street

When Detectives reviewed surveillance video they determined that all three thefts appear to be committed by the same suspect.   The suspect is a Hispanic male, between 40 and 50 years of age.  He was wearing a light colored long sleeve button down shirt, blue jeans and light colored tennis shoes in all three thefts.  He is seen with a cap on in the theft that occurred on Leopard Street.

The same suspect vehicle was used in all the three thefts and is reported to be a Blue Kia Rio

The suspect in this case has not been identified and Detectives need your help in solving this crime.  Anyone with information about this case should call the Corpus Christi Police Criminal Investigations Division at 886-2840. Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and provide information to the Detectives should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the tip online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Bravo District, Charlie District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report 06/25/2015 PIO2

The Corpus Christi Police Department responded to 880 calls for service and generated 209 reports for formal criminal complaints from 7:00 a.m. June 24 to 7:00 a.m. on June 25, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“BRAVO” District
Date: 06/24/2015       9:25 AM
Location: 9700 South Padre Island Drive
Offense: Burglary
P.C. 30.02       State Jail Felony
Case Number: 1506240035
The manager of a Car Wash, located at 9750 South Padre Island Drive, called Corpus Christi Police after she arrived at work to find the front door to her officer had been kicked in.

The manager told Officers that once suspects made it inside the office, a desk and several file cabinets were ransacked.  The suspects stole a money bag containing cash and also stole a television off the wall.

Damage to the business door was estimated to be $250.

At this time no suspects have been identified, and Officers continue to investigate this crime.

 

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Adam District, Traffic Safety Division

Police Dive Team Recover Vehicle From Nueces River

Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2015
Location: 14300 Interstate Highway 37
Event: Vehicle Crash with Fatal Injury
Case Numbers: 1506170132, C1502733

The Corpus Christi Police Dive Team recovered a vehicle from the Nueces River at Labonte Park Wednesday afternoon and discovered a person inside the vehicle.

The Corpus Christi Police responded to a call for service at 8:57pm on June 17 from a 47-year-old man who told Officers that a van entered the water of the Nueces River at the end of the boat launch at Labonte Park. The raining conditions and strong current of the river did not allow Officers to locate any vehicle that night. The Corpus Christi Police Dive Team evaluated the area the next day and discovered an object at a depth of about 25 feet below the surface of the water, but the strong current and weather conditions made recovery too dangerous for divers. The Corpus Christi Police Dive Team determined at about noon on June 24 that conditions were acceptable for Divers to recover the object which the Officers learned was a silver Kia Rondo. Corpus Christi Police Divers brought the vehicle to the surface and learned the vehicle was registered to a missing woman out of San Antonio. Officers did locate the remains of a person inside the vehicle, but have not determined that person’s identity.

The Nueces County Medical Examiner’s Office took the remains for evaluation and to determine the identity of the person. Officers observed no obvious indication of foul play or that another person was involved in the incident, so the Corpus Christi Police Traffic Safety Section began taking measurements and collecting data for an investigation of a Vehicle Crash with a Fatal Injury.

The owner of the recovered vehicle is the subject of a Silver Alert from San Antonio which remains in effect unless the recovered remains discovered in the vehicle are determined to be the missing person by the Nueces County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Anyone who has any additional information about this event should call the Corpus Christi Police Traffic Safety Section at 361-886-2600

Charlie District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report 06/24/2015 PIO2

The Corpus Christi Police Department responded to 921 calls for service and generated 197 reports for formal criminal complaints from 7:00 a.m. June 23 to 7:00 a.m. on June 24, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“CHARLIE” District
Date: 06/23/2015       7:40 PM
Location: 3300 South Alameda Street
Offense: Aggravated Assault
P.C. 22.02       Second Degree Felony
Case Number: 1506230127
A 34 year old man walked into Doctors Regional Hospital with a gunshot wound to his side.

Corpus Christi Police were called by medical staff and when they arrived to investigate the victim was not very cooperative.  The victim gave Officers several different accounts of what had occurred and would not tell them where the shooting happened.

The only information obtained was that the victim was walking down South Port Avenue when he heard a gunshot sometime around 6:30 PM. He said he then walked to the hospital to get treatment.

Medical Staff at the hospital were treating the victim for a single gunshot wound to his right side near his ribs.

At this time no other information is known about this crime.

 

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Community Outreach

Volunteers In Policing To Be Recognized Tonight

Volunteer Awards Banquet

Tonight, the Corpus Christi Police Department will host the 2014 Volunteer Award Banquet at the Church Unlimited, 3402 Rodd Field Road. We will serve a light meal from Firehouse Subs starting at 6 p.m. followed by presentation of awards at 7 p.m.

The following groups will receive awards:

Corpus Christi Animal Care Services
Corpus Christi Citizens Police Academy Alumni
Corpus Christi Reserve Officers
John W. Sartain Law Enforcement Explorer Post 133
Mary Grett School
Corpus Christi Police Athletic League
Retires and Senior Volunteer Program

Other individual awards being presented as well:

Alys Perez
Andrew Carrizales
Bill Shelton
Cheryl Daubs
Chris Hernandez
Cydni Cochran
Dale Langley
Dan Roberts
Delfina Benavides
Diana Perez
Eileen Fisher
Gary Heinrich
James Hoffman

It is an honor to recognize these volunteers and the work that they do everyday at our police department.

Adam District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Theft Suspect PIO2

Date: 06/11/2015       11:30 PM
Location: 3829 Interstate Highway 69
Offense: Theft
P.C. 31.03       Class A Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1506120079
Corpus Christi Police Detectives have released camera surveillance images of a man they believe stole over $500 worth of merchandise from the Wal-Mart Store located at 3829 Interstate Highway  69 on June 12.

Store employees observed the man placing a variety of meats into his grocery cart along with an air conditioning  unit. He then pays for a candy bar and a soda but does not pay for the meat and the A/C unit.  He then pushes the cart out of the store, making no attempt to pay for the merchandise.

The suspect in this case has not been identified, and detectives need your help in solving this crime.  The suspect is described as a bald Hispanic male and he was last seen wearing a blue t-shirt and jeans.

Anyone with information about this case should call the Corpus Christi Police Property Crimes Detectives at 886-2840. Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and provide information to the Detectives should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the tip online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

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Suspect pushing the cart out of the store

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Suspect got into this vehicle and left the scene

Bravo District, Charlie District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report 06/23/2015

The Corpus Christi Police Department responded to 886 calls for service and generated 224 reports for formal criminal complaints from 7:00 a.m. June 22 to 7:00 a.m. on June 23, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“BRAVO” District
Date: 06/23/2015       1:05 AM
Location: 850 Stone Street
Offense: Death Investigation
Case Number: 1506230008
Corpus Christi Police are investigating the death of a one month old infant while he was sleeping in a bed with three other family members.

Officers arrived and were told that the 33 year old mother woke up to feed the child who was sleeping next to her.   She found the male infant was not breathing.  CCFD EMS transported the baby to Driscoll Children’s Hospital and he was pronounced dead a short time later.

Police continue to investigate this death along with Child Protective Services.

Also in the bed was another 3 year old child and the 33 year old father of the two children. 

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